8-K
filed January 12, 2026, 6:59 PM ET
ticker PEGA
CIK 0001013857
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Pegasystems commits to restructuring, expects $13M Q4 2025 charge
PEGASYSTEMS INC
- Organizational changes primarily impact Consulting org, including role eliminations and reorganization.
- Charge of ~$13M in Q4 2025 for cash severance and related benefit costs.
- Employee notifications begun; communications expected substantially complete in Q1 2026.
- Changes support shift to AI-first delivery model and 2026 priorities.
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